I am hoping someone can assist me. My dryer is a Whirlpool Model LE5600XSW0.I replaced the thermal cutoff, thermostat, and a heating element wire that burned out. Once the parts were replaced, I plugged in the dryer and started it. Well, my circuit breaker tripped and the Thermal Cutoff and the wires leading into it fried to a crisp. Please see the attached pictures.Any thoughts/suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Yes, all the wires were plugged in. I'm sorry if I don't understand all of the technical jargon. Could you explain in laymans terms what caused it and how it could be fixed. I appreciate the quick responses here. This is how the wires are connected on the thermostat on the heating element. Those wires are ok.

Looks good down there. Now the burnt wires carry full voltage. One of them came in contact with a metal ground possibly the back of the cabinet, the heater duct or something. 110 AC volts to ground, the wire becomes an arc welder until the breaker trips. You need a new limit & the burnt wiring cut back to good wire & new spade terminals crimped. Reinstall I check for short to ground with an ohm meter.

Is the new limit a new thermal cutoff? The parts place is going to replace it for free. I received some new wires for another thermostat on the dryer, they have the spade terminals on them. Can I use these wires? Also how would I check for short to the ground? It is something to do with the heating element and it's cover?I apologize for my lack of electrical skills. I definitely came to the right place here! You guys are great.

After further testing, I determined the heating element case had continuity which made it short out.I disconnected the heating element from the case and reinserted it. The heating element is testing fine and case are now testing infinity. Should I replace the heating element to be on the safe side?